The First Day Ballet excerpts
In collaboration with Grammy-winning Patrick Leonard and the Montana Ballet Company, I produced and directed The First Day, a contemporary multimedia ballet that portrays the riveting transformation of an imprisoned woman who has just learned the date of her execution.
These are excerpts from the 18 minute performance
Story and Concept Jessica Leonard
Artistic Design Charles Leonard
Choreography Amy Stoddart
Music Patrick Leonard
Directing, Producing Jen Grace
Performances Caitlyn Ross, Jeni Fleming
Co-Production Katie O'Neil
Performed on May 14th 2010 at the Emerson Center for Culture and Arts, Bozeman Montana